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Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Samantha's visit to the jewel-like Canadian city of Victoria begins with an exploration of the Chinese immigrant experience. A bike tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf, leading to a breathtaking whale-watching voyage. Then it's tea time at the iconic Fairmont Empress hotel accompanied by a gorgeous sunset. The visit culminates at Butchart Gardens.

Hours after the Trump administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts from next year's federal budget, hundreds of arts groups in the U.S. were told their grants were canceled.

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Using pourable fluid colors to create spontaneous mixing of pigment with the manipulation of the canvas we will create flowing “cosmic” compositions. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun! Visit: 'Taste of Art' Workshop | Acrylic Liquid Pours Oceanside Museum of Art on Instagram and Facebook

President Trump posted a video that shows a vessel speeding through waters before it appears to be struck by a pair of missiles from overhead and sink in a fiery explosion.

The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers.

A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.

With The Bad Plus, acclaimed artists Chris Potter and Craig Taborn revisit the formative repertoire of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. The project is not simply a tribute to one of jazz’s most influential ensembles, it’s a continuation of the American Quartet’s spirit: a fearless commitment to musical dialogue, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing improvisation. Founding members Reid Anderson and Dave King, whose work with The Bad Plus helped redefine modern jazz, combine with Potter’s commanding tenor saxophone and Taborn’s brilliant piano to capture the raw, exploratory energy of the American Quartet while bringing their own distinct voices to the material. Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/bad-plus/ The Bad Plus on Instagram and Facebook

For the first time in over 40 years, two living legends of Afro-Cuban jazz—Arturo Sandoval and Chucho Valdés—reunite on stage for an electrifying quintet performance. This once-in-a-lifetime concert brings together the masterful trumpet virtuosity of Sandoval with the groundbreaking piano genius of Valdés in an explosive celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical legacy. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness these icons create magic in an intimate, high-octane setting—an unforgettable night of history in the making! Visit: https://theconrad.org/events/valdes-sandoval/ Arturo Sandoval on Instagram and Facebook Chucho Valdes on Instagram and Facebook

flute, violin, double bass, piano, bandoneon, featured composer music by Andrés Martín, Pablo Jaurena, and Astor Piazzolla the soul of tango revealed, face to face "Tango Íntimo II" brings you face-to-face with the raw beauty of tango, featuring performances by The Camarada Tango Quartet alongside renowned bandoneonist Pablo Jaurena. Anchoring the evening is a reprise of "Eclipse," "Change & Bloom," the 2022 Camarada Composers Circle commission by Composer-in-Residence Andrés Martín. The evening also features timeless works by Astor Piazzolla and the world premiere of a new duo for flute and bandoneón by Pablo Jaurena. Paired with live narration by renowned tango historian Ignacio Varchausky, this program becomes more than a performance — it’s a dialogue between tradition and reinvention, between artist and audience. This is tango — raw, real, and right in front of your eyes. Beth Ross Buckley, flute David Buckley, violin Andrés Martín, double bass & featured composer Dana Burnett, piano Pablo Jaurena, bandoneon Ignacio Varchausky, narrator UC San Diego Park & Market1100 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Parking between Park & Market on 11th 6:30 p.m. - Doors open - snacks, drinks, and signature cocktails available for purchase from Farmhouse Catering. 7 p.m. - A Conversation Between Andrés Martín (double bass) and Pablo Jaurena (bandoneon) 7:30 p.m. - Concert Begins Kindly underwritten by Elaine Baldwin & Carl Nelson Camarada on Facebook / Instagram

Bask under the stars while witnessing the brilliance of City Ballet of San Diego's emerging dance artists on a lovely evening. Savor a gourmet menu, replete with delicious meals and rejuvenating beverages, before the dazzling showcase begins. Visit: Ballet Under the Stars City Ballet of San Diego on Instagram and Facebook